There are very few
people who are born with the zeal to do something for the society, who wish to
serve others with the talent that they are blessed with, and Karen DeSoto is
one of such people who work for the benefit of the society.
Being an eminent
attorney, community leader, on air legal analyst and philanthropist, Karen has
won the hearts of many with her sheer dedication to make a difference in
others’ lives.
The year 2001 saw a
huge development in New Jersey's legal industry when Karen became the first
Hispanic, the first woman, as well as the youngest person to serve as the Chief
Corporation Counsel for Jersey City, which is the second largest city in the
U.S. state of New Jersey.
Successfully handling a
large legal department and advising nine department directors on all legal
matters, is something Karen did fantastically well. No wonder why she has been
a renowned name in the list of corporation counsels for Jersey City!
Karen DeSoto’s Various Roles
A permanent resident of
New Jersey, DeSoto is a local activist who has become an inspiration for many.
Thanks to the years of expertise and knowledge that she has gained, she features as an on-air legal analyst and commentator for NBC and has been a part
of many successful shows, including The Today Show, MSNBC, Fox News, CNN and
others.
From constitutional law
and civil rights, to employment discrimination and criminal defense, DeSoto
handles cases in all these areas with absolute grit and utter commitment.
